The NBA playoffs are heating up—and so are the debates. We break down a dominant stretch from LeBron James at age 41, as the Lakers push to close out their series and make a run despite key injuries.

Lakers insider Ben Royer joins the show to talk Game 5 strategy, Austin Reaves’ potential return, and why this version of L.A. might be more dangerous than expected. Then, CBS Sports’ Jasmyn Wimbush breaks down the rest of the playoff picture—what’s going wrong in Detroit, why Orlando looks legit, and whether the Knicks are finally putting it all together.

We also dive into the NCAA’s decision to expand March Madness to 76 teams—what it means, why it’s happening (money), and whether it ruins what makes the tournament great.

The playoff intensity is rising across the NBA and NHL—and we’ve got it all covered.

We break down a wild night in the NBA, including Orlando stunning Detroit with a 3–1 series lead, OKC cruising with a sweep, and Denver staying alive behind Nikola Jokić. Plus, a deep dive into the Hawks vs. Knicks series with Antwane Willis Jr., who explains what Atlanta must do to survive a gritty, evenly matched playoff battle.

On the ice, the Carolina Hurricanes are rolling after a dominant first-round sweep. Voice of the Canes, Mike Maniscalco, joins the show to break down why this team looks built for a deep Stanley Cup run—and why their depth and discipline are separating them from the pack.

We also spotlight an unexpected story in baseball: the Colorado Rockies are… competitive? After a historically bad 2025 start, Colorado is showing signs of life early this season.

Plus, a powerful Moment of Awe—a high school volleyball team rallies around their custodian, changing his life in the process.

Big games, big stories, and the moments that make sports matter—this is Sports IQ.

The 2026 NFL Draft is complete, and Larry breaks down the biggest takeaways—from team strategies and positional trends to surprising historical notes and the story behind this year’s “Mr. Irrelevant.” The show then shifts to college football as spring practice wraps and attention turns toward the fall, featuring a deep dive on the Oregon Ducks with Zac Neel of USA Today. The conversation covers coaching continuity, the development of quarterback Dante Moore, and why Oregon could be a serious playoff contender despite a challenging schedule.

Later, Colin Gay of the Tuscaloosa News and USA Today joins to break down the Alabama Crimson Tide, including Kalen DeBoer’s contract extension, the evolving quarterback battle, and how NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping expectations in Tuscaloosa. The episode also touches on early NHL playoff dominance from Carolina and Colorado, NBA postseason storylines including injuries and standout performances, and wraps with a “Moment of Awe” highlighting a unique piece of MLB history tied to April 27.